What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chartres?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chartres is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Chartres?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Chartres is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Chartres via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Chartres?

The distance between Folkestone and Chartres is 655 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Chartres without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Chartres?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Folkestone to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Chartres bus from?

Folkestone to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Chartres train from?

Folkestone to Chartres train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Chartres?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chartres is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Folkestone to Chartres bus arrive?

Folkestone to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 11:32 PM in Folkestone and 12:32 AM in Chartres.

Where does the Folkestone to Chartres train arrive?

Folkestone to Chartres train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Chartres?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 445+ hotels available in Chartres.

Folkestone to Chartres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 13m
€115–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
10h 56m
€45–64
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
4h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
15h 55m
€50–163
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Chartrescar
5h 35m
€88–129

Folkestone to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Chartres.

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Distance: 655 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chartres via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 10h 56m.

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